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Scottish drone operators? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pipers

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'scottish drone operators?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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